Head to head
Grand Prairie, TX vs Irving, TX
Grand Prairie is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $110/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $2,000 less in annual salary (taxes included).
| Metric | Grand Prairie70 | Irving74 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $4,024 | $4,134 |
| Salary for comfort | $70,500/yr | $72,500/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,610 | $1,592 |
| Median home value | $272,200 | $287,300 |
| Median household income | $78,889 | $79,641 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 4.1% |
| Housing score | 79 | 79 |
| Jobs score | 56 | 50 |
| Safety score | 60 | 66 |
| Climate score | 63 | 92 |
| Amenities score | 63 | 71 |
| Population | 198.6K | 255K |
| Summer high / winter low | 95° / 30° | 96° / 36° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Grand Prairie, TX
Irving, TX